Dad would be celebrating today. He was horrified to see his brethren die on that tragic day when the towers collapsed. We talked in the days after the events of 9/11 about the job that the men of FDNY were doing. I could hear the pain in his voice. As a nation, we rallied around [...]
Earlier this year, I wrote about setting realistic goals for myself. The three goals I listed were: Loose about 30 pounds. Yes, 30. Choose three cycling events for the year. At least one must be a century. Take Mr. Grey to a park once a week and spend an hour playing with him. I’m happy [...]
I woke today around 7:05 when my boy walked into the room and announced that I’d left my slippers in his room. I had, it was true. The room was exceedingly dark for 7:05 AM and I had an immediate sense that the day off was not going to go according to plan. Much needed [...]
The little things in life really do make life worth living. Since I took my new job, I’ve been able to spend time with my son almost every morning. It’s not much time, perhaps an hour or so right after we get up. I should say, right after he gets me up. He’s not coming [...]
There are moments in life that you will always remember — meeting the love of your life, the birth of a child, the death of a friend. Some make you smile, some don’t. Our good friends moved away over the summer. It was hard to see them go, but they are only 90 miles away [...]